Emilia Fox smiles widely in a chic blush-coloured coat... as Silent Witness fans tweet high praise for the series return

The second episode of Silent Witness's series opener aired on Monday night, and after the second part, fans were saying it was the best episode in its ten-year history.

Emilia Fox was certainly smiling when she stepped out in a fashionable blush-coloured coat on Tuesday night, having read the very positive reaction to Falling Angels, a two-part episode centred around the London Underground.

The actress, who plays Dr Nikki Alexander in the forensic drama, left BBC Studios later that night after tweeting her gratitude to fans, who thought the episode was particularly special.

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All smiles: Emilia Fox smiles after receiving a positive reaction to the series opener of Silent Witness, in which she plays Dr Nikki Alexander

Reprising her role: Emilia takes on the same role after 10 years of starring in the BBC One drama

'Thankyou SO much for watching #silentwitness tonight,' she gushed on social media. 'Am really thrilled there's been such a positive response! Over the moon you liked it!'